How far is Pine Ridge, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and North Charleston.
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Start on West Old Camden Road
32 m · 8 sec · West Old Camden Road
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Turn left onto West Bobo Newsome Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway
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Continue on North Brockington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Brockington Street
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Turn left onto East Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn right onto Honda Street
885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street
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Continue on Honda Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way
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Take the ramp right
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Ridge and North Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Honda Way
Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Pine Ridge and Patchy Fog near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Pine Ridge and 68.7 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pine Ridge and Patchy Fog near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Summerton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerton.
Kingstree
Camden
Columbia
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.18 km).
#1 Pine Ridge
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 34.3951500, -80.1628500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.65 | $47.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in South Carolina · May 03, 2026
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